EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The young girl, clutching her favorite stuffed animal, _waited patiently_ for her mother to return from the store.
Which choice best completes the sentence above?
A
waited patiently
B
patiently waited
C
had waited patiently
D
was waiting patiently
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb "waited." The adverb "patiently" correctly describes how the girl waited. The other choices are incorrect because they use incorrect verb tenses or misplaced modifiers.
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